Basics include bake, broil and roast (in the oven), and stir-fry, boil or sauté (on the stove).
They should also learn the names for pots, pans, spatulas and other useful utensils..
Cherry Chu of Fruity Kitchen suggests learning techniques in a specific order: “First learn to boil, then steam, then use the oven, then pan/stir fry, and finally deep fry”
Certified Holistic Health Coach Clare Brady emphasizes the importance of “basic cooking techniques that you can use for almost everything – steaming, boiling, sautéing, baking
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